Tippler
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A tippler is a breed of domestic pigeon bred to participate in endurance competitions. Flying results of up to 22 hours (non-stop) have been reported which makes it the most outstanding endurance-flying breed in recorded existence.
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[edit] Origin
All races of breeds of domestic pigeon have been evolved from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) that cohabits with man everywhere in the world. The domestic pigeon breeds are believed to have been developed in the Middle East. As to the origin of the Tippler we are at a loss for accurate data. According to one theory, the Tippler is supposed to have been a cross between the Tumbler and the Cumulet in order to improve their flying qualities and give them a larger range of flight, that is, they rake more, which keeps them longer on the wing. This long-term flying has helped to get rid of the tumbling properties. There is no doubt that it is man-made through selective breeding. They are of Tumbler descent, but beyond this it is merely a matter of speculation. The breed originated in Congleton and Macclesfield mining town in England, around the year 1845. The aim of the old time breeders was to perfect a graceful action of the wings, or "Butterfly Action" and it is the ease and grace with which the wings are used that enable the Tippler to attain its marvellous duration of flight.
[edit] Types
- Gordon Hughes Tipplers: a type of Tippler bred by Gordon Hughes in Derby, England to participate in endurance competitions. These birds are referred to as Hughes Type. This type of tipplers have flown over 19 hours many times. Flying record of 18:07 in 1976 (young birds).
- Jack Boden Tipplers: a type of Tippler bred by Jack Boden in Handsword, England to participate in endurance competitions. Flying record of 20:40 in 1975 (old birds). Boden Tipplers have flown for over 20 hours many times.
- Lovatt Tipplers.
- Merredith Tipplers.
- Irish Blue Tipplers.
- Sheffield Tipplers: a type of Tippler bred in Sheffield, England to participate in endurance competitions. These birds are referred to as Sheffield Type. This type of tippler has flown over 20 hours many times. They usually come in colors red and yellow.
- Macclesfield Tipplers.
- Manchester Tipplers.
[edit] Training
Tipplers are very intelligent (see Pigeon intelligence) birds and can be trained to fly long hours and drop only when the trainer asks them to.
The following training program was published by W. Matthews in N.T.U. Yearbook 1987: "Thirty-Six Stages for the Flying Tippler Novice"
[edit] Records
Top 5 Old Birds
- Ireland, 22:05, Harry Shannon, Lisburn, 1995
- England, 21:21, Anslow, Tipton, 1994
- Germany, 20:35, Imer Saipi, Horstmar, 2005
- Wales, 20:32, Frohwein, Dower, 2001
- Holland, 20:31, van der Werf, Oosterbierum, 2005
Top 5 Young Birds
- Germany, 20:29, Kocholl, Mudau, 2004
- Holland, 20:01, van der Werf, Oosterbierum, 2002
- Ireland, 19:40, Shannon, Lisburn, 1993
- England, 19:34, Plester, Birmingham, 1990
- Belgium, 18:25, Ouwerkerk, Brasch, 1991
[edit] Clubs
- National Tippler Union of Great Britain [1]
- American Tippler Union [2]
- Bulgaria Tippler Club [3]
- NVC, Dutch Tippler Club [4]
- FTA, The Flying Tippler Association of America [5]
- Canadian Tippler Union [6]
- Australian Flying Tippler Union [7]
- Russian Tippler Club [8]
- DFU, German Tippler Union [9]
- HTS, Croatia Tippler Union [10]
- KCHT, Czech Tippler Club [11]
[edit] References
- J. de Wit, Jubileumboek (1994). "Originate /Arise". Retrieved July 26, 2005.
- 36 stages for the Flying Tippler Novice, W. Matthews, N.T.U. Yearbook 1987. Retrieved December 27, 2005.
- N.T.U. Yearbook 1990/1991. Retrieved November 5, 2006.
[edit] Books
- CURLEY, J. T. 1961. The time-flying tippler pigeon sport. Howell Book House, New York, NY. [12]
